Welder

About the role

Performs all position welding on an assortment of structures and weldments in accordance with code requirement, alignments and dimensional specifications. Requires a broad knowledge of welding technology in addition to extensive welding experience, fulfills ASME section IX welding qualifications. Reports directly to Production Supervisor, Weld Shop or his/her designate.

Responsibilities

• Quality – Complete and accurate work performed efficiently Production quality and efficiency using appropriate tools and equipment, qualified to perform special processes as needed
• Working from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc., sets up welding equipment and obtains electrodes and other necessary equipment for specified job or subassembly.
• Investigates special welding instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements.
• Slag work; examines weld for size of bead, penetration and quality continuous code welding and testing.
• Visually examines completed weld for size of bead, penetration and quality.
• Understand and work with complicated standards or special structures and weldments involving a number of parts and details, using clamp, tack weld, jigs, fixtures, and turning rigs.
• In preparation of surfaces to be welded, will use a variety of tools such as grinder, chippers and arc gouging equipment.
• Size of positioning of work may require incumbents of this position to operate a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories.
• Uses an assortment of measuring tools such as straight edge, tape, welding gauges, etc. to ensure proper weld dimensions
• Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations.
• Follow instructions – oral and/or written
• Can properly read all blueprint and work instructions.
• Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and as required, will participate in training of welders and other employees of the department of lesser classification.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor, weld shop, or his/her designate.
• Safety & housekeeping
• Work may require use of scaffold, ladders